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Certification
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TOY SMITH

Oakland,California

Summary

Compassionate and resilient professional with lived experience and a deep commitment to facilitating successful transitions through reentry. Proven ability to build trust, provide encouragement, and connect individuals with essential resources, fostering a sense of community and support. Skilled in maintaining accountability, adhering to program structures, and promoting positive decision-making among peers. Eager to leverage experience in a peer support or community outreach role to inspire change and cultivate a nurturing environment for others.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Chipotle
Oakland, CA
01.2026 - Current
  • Prepared food items according to established recipes and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation during peak hours.
  • Followed health regulations to ensure food safety and sanitation practices were met.
  • Implemented portion control measures to minimize waste during food preparation.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.

Maintained a rapid deployment pace on the line, contributing to a team effort that sustained a throughput of 25+ transactions every 15 minutes.

Cook

Jack in the Box
Alameda, California
04.1986 - 10.1986
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Communicated with front-of-house staff to coordinate orders and special requests.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Prepared and cooked up to 150+ menu items per hour during peak lunch and dinner rushes while maintaining strict quality and recipe standards.

Cook

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Berkeley, California
03.1985 - 08.1985
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management by organizing and stocking ingredients effectively.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers

Cook

H. Salt Fish and Chips
Alameda, California
02.1984 - 11.1984
  • Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations during food preparation.
  • Monitored cooking times to maintain food quality and freshness for customers.
  • Communicated with front-of-house staff to coordinate orders and special requests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Solano Community College
Fairfield, California, CA
06.1994

GED - Government/Business

Tehachipi Continuing Adult Education
Tehachapi, CA
06-1994

Skills

  • Peer Support & Mentorship
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building Trust Development
  • Conflict Resolution De-escalation
  • Cognitive Awareness Behavioral Insight
  • Cognitive Intervention Techniques (CBT-informed approaches)
  • Emotional Regulation Support
  • Active Listening & Motivational Encouragement
  • Trauma-Informed Engagement
  • Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
  • Accountability & Professional Boundaries
  • Team Collaboration in Structured Environments
  • Time Management Reliability
  • Adaptability in High-Pressure Settings

Certification

  • Paralegal Certification-2006
  • Vocational Eyewear Production Certification-1998
  • Vocational Dry Cleaning Certification-1997
  • ACCI-Cognitive Awareness Certificate-2017
  • ACCI-Offender Responsibility Certificate-2017
  • Center Point Cognitive Behaviour Intervention Certificate-2023

Interests

Literary Text Writing, Music Production

Timeline

Cook

Chipotle
01.2026 - Current

Cook

Jack in the Box
04.1986 - 10.1986

Cook

Kentucky Fried Chicken
03.1985 - 08.1985

Cook

H. Salt Fish and Chips
02.1984 - 11.1984

GED - Government/Business

Tehachipi Continuing Adult Education

High School Diploma -

Solano Community College
TOY SMITH